Historic west end fire station becomes Stanwood’s first brewery

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Historic west end fire station becomes Stanwood’s first brewery

Camano Island’s Matt Stromberg, a veteran brewer with Scuttlebutt, will be making the beer at SAAL Brewing Co.

And so it begins: Water floods some Snohomish County roads

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And so it begins: Water floods some Snohomish County roads

Flood warnings in Snohomish, Arlington, Monroe, Silvana and Sultan in effect until Tuesday night.

Ron Muzzall is named Washington’s newest state senator

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Ron Muzzall is named Washington’s newest state senator

The Whidbey Island farmer was among 3 Republicans looking to replace retired state Sen. Barbara Bailey.

Viking Hall, a piece of Silvana history, needs help

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Viking Hall, a piece of Silvana history, needs help

A group in the small town is in danger of losing the building, and hope more people rent…

‘Camano will feel a lot more like an island’ as of this week

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‘Camano will feel a lot more like an island’ as of this week

Leque Island west of Stanwood has been restored to a salt marsh to benefit salmon, birds and people.

Camano baker expresses her Norwegian heritage with almond cake

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Camano baker expresses her Norwegian heritage with almond cake

You can taste Teresa Garrison’s cake at this year’s Nordic Fair on Oct. 19 in Stanwood.

Find cheddar from another udder at these local dairy farms

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Find cheddar from another udder at these local dairy farms

St. John Creamery and Glendale Shepherd produce goat and sheep cheeses, respectively.

The bar’s had different names, but she’s always called it home

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The bar’s had different names, but she’s always called it home

Deanna VanderVate pours drinks at The Paddle Pub, formerly the Roadhouse Bar & Grill.

Freshly baked cookies are the trademark of this Stanwood shop

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Freshly baked cookies are the trademark of this Stanwood shop

The Cookie Mill on the city’s east side offers baked goods as well as sandwiches, soups and salads.

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ATVs to be allowed on many rural county roads under 35 mph

The County Council voted Wednesday to open up roads east of Highway 9 and some north of Marysville.

A salt marsh in recovery is gobbling carbon, gaining ground

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A salt marsh in recovery is gobbling carbon, gaining ground

Once drained for farming, 150 acres at Port Susan is returning to its natural state.

Teens prep for big disasters at FEMA-hosted camp in Stanwood

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Teens prep for big disasters at FEMA-hosted camp in Stanwood

About 40 students gathered at Camp Killoqua to learn how to save lives in the event of an…

Stanwood’s Hannah Mac embarks on a new musical direction

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Stanwood’s Hannah Mac embarks on a new musical direction

The singer-songwriter formerly known as Hannah Michelle Weeks has traded country twang for indie-pop emoting.

Old friends gather to remember Silvana School days

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Old friends gather to remember Silvana School days

Most met as children, and are now in their late 60s to late 80s. They all get together…

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Arlington man dies after motorcycle crash in Silvana

Speed may have contributed to the motorcycle hitting a power pole along Pioneer Highway.

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Stanwood firm looks to double its composting operation

Expansion of Lenz Enterprises’ facility calls for processing more hours each day and on Saturdays.

County requesting plans to reimagine Kayak Point Golf Course

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County requesting plans to reimagine Kayak Point Golf Course

The course, which has been closed since October, has watched revenue decline since 1994.

Staff who’ll be overseeing kids at Camp Killoqua this summer sing a song Thursday thanking donors to a capital campaign that raised almost $2.2 million for local Camp Fire programs. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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‘A jewel,’ Camp Killoqua spruced up by $2.1 million in gifts

Donors visit lodge to celebrate end of a capital campaign that will help more kids enjoy Camp Fire.

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From ‘hero’ to stabbing suspect, Snohomish teen shows remorse

He allegedly confronted a man rummaging through a dumpster outside a restaurant earlier in June.

Carrie Westvang donated a kidney to her husband Robb in a recent transplant operation. The couple own Locals Espresso stands in Marysville, Stanwood and Arlington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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23 years of marriage, 3 coffee stands, 2 kids — and a kidney

Carrie Westvang was a match for her husband Robb in a March transplant operation.